Michael Hutchins, Director, Bird-Smart Wind Energy Campaign, American Bird
Conservatory,
will present "Wind Energy Development and Wildlife: Are They Compatible?" on
Thursday,
Sept. 29, 1-2:30 pm in the Toyota Auditorium.
Wind energy development, along with solar energy, have become the darlings of the so-
called “green” revolution. Renewable energy, including wind energy, is touted as the
solution to anthropogenic climate change, a major emerging threat to wildlife
conservation. But, is wind energy truly the savior that it is made out to be? Does it
deserve its green reputation? Join Dr. Hutchins and review the current status of wind
energy development in the United States and its record, particularly with regard to its
impact on native bird and bat populations. In addition, he wil explain the American Bird
Conservancy’s (ABC’s) policy on wind energy development, as well as its justification.
Examples will be provided to illustrate the weaknesses of the current federal voluntary
permitting system for wind energy projects and a brief overview of where ABC believes
wind energy development needs to go in the future.
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Next E&E Forum is Oct. 20, 1-2:30 pm with a panel on "An Ethical, Sustainable Energy
Industry" with Becky Jacobs (UT Law) and others.
Free & Open to the public.
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